Sled



1948. R. J. HASSMAN 2,447,700

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Filed July 50, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

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Patented Aug. 24, 1948 UNITED STATES FATENT ()FFICE SLED 1 Ray J.Hassman, San Francisco, Calif. Application July 30, 1945, Serial No.607,727

This invention relates to improvements in amusement devices and hasparticular reference to a unique ski or sled adapted to support theoccupant in a sitting position when the device is used on a snow or icecovered surface.

The principal object of the invention is the provision of a compactlyarranged device of the character described that can be readily assembledand disassembled, a device that requires a minimum number of parts inthe construction thereof, a device that is equipped with means forbracing the same during the skiing or gliding action, and a device thatis most economical to manufacture, simple in construction, and highlyefficient in use.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent during the course of thefollowing description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification andwherein like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughoutthe same,

Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of the device constructed inaccordance with my invention;

Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same;

Fig. 3 is a front elevational view of the device;

Fig. 4 is a vertical section through the seat, the support, and runner,the View being taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a side elevation of the runner portion per se, disclosing toadvantage a clamp or bracket secured to the raised portion of therunner;

Fig. 6 is a vertical section through the runner, the view being taken onthe line 6-6 of Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is a side elevational view of the recessed support or standardforming a part of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a. front elevation of the same;

Fig. 9 is a detailed sectional view of a front brace forming a part ofthe present invention;

Fig. 10 is a horizontal section through the support, the view bein takenon the line Ill-40 of Fi '7;

Fig. 11 is a sectional detail of the seat, disclosing the angle ironsand the end grips or handholds carried by the seats; and

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary detailed view of the curved portion of therunner, disclosing a toe plate secured to the end thereof.

The construction of skis and the use of the same in enjoying wintersports is well-known. However, the equipment necessary for skiing isexceedingly costly and because of the expense involved, skiing issomewhat limited to a restricted number of lovers of outdoor sports.

1 Claim. (Cl. 28012-) To overcome this condition and to provide a devicethat assures comfort and safety in gliding over an ice or a snow coveredsurface, I have devised the present invention.

In the accompanying drawings wherein for the purpose of illustration isshown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral [4 designatesthe runner of the apparatus constructed in the form of an elongatedstrip of wood of substantial width and thickness. This runner isequipped with a raised portion [5, a fiat bottom 16, and a front end I!that curves upwardly from the said flat bottom.

As disclosed to advantage in Figs. 5 and 6, it will be noted that aninverted T-shaped bracket i8 is secured to the raised portion bysuitable fastening means, such as screws, and likewise is providedtherein with threaded openings IS.

The numeral 20 designates a central support or standard, also made ofwood, that is apertured as at 2| primarily to reduce the weight of thesame, and, secondly, to provide a means for gripping the device when theuser desires to carry the same. Adjacent the lower end of the support aslot 22 is formed longitudinally of the support so that the support maybe fitted over the bracket l8 and secured thereto through the medium ofthumb screws 23. The said support is also recessed adjacent its bottom,as at 24, and secured in said recess is a pair of side reinforcingmetallic strips 25. The said support is also recessed adjacent its top,as at 26, and in said recess a U clamp 21 is fitted. Detachably securedto the top of the support is a seat portion 28 that is positioned atright angles to said support and is equipped on its undersurface with apair of angle irons 29, which may be suitably threaded to receive a boltor the like 30 that passes through threaded openings of the angle ironsand thence through the U-shaped clamp so as to provide a positive andfirm means for securing the seat 28 to the support 20.

It will be noted that I have also provided a brace 3|, likewise equippedat its extremities with upper and lower angle irons 32 and 33, whichare, respectively, secured to the U clamp 21 and to an anchor plate 34provided in the upper surface of the runner l4. Bolts, such as indicatedby the numeral 35, serve to effect a positive connection of the bracewith the runner and the support 20.

A toe plate, as indicated by the numeral 36, is secured to the frontextremity of the runner to eliminate any danger of a splitting of therunner should contact be made with a hard object.

In the use of the device the operator sits on the seat 28 and aftergripping the handholds 31 secured to the undersurface of the seat,straddles the runner so that the feet can be utilized as a breakingmedium in the course of the apparatus down a snow or ice covered hill.It is obvious that the inclination of the hill Will cause a rapidpassage thereover of the device, and the maximum degree of exhilarationand pleasure is afforded by this economically constructed, compact, andhighly serviceable device.

After the ride has been completed, the inherent lightness of the devicewill enable the user to carry the device conveniently a considerabledistance without fatigue. It is obvious, of course,v

that due to the knock-down nature of the device, the same may be easilytransported and may REFERENCES CITED The following references are ofrecord in the file of this patent:

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